1-Hour Japanese Archery Experience in Kyoto

Overview

Available languages

Japanese

1 hour

Mobile ticket

This experience is highly recommended for beginners. The costs of taking a Kyudo lesson are usually very high. In this class, all the necessary equipment for Kyudo is prepared for you. All you need is passion and comfortable clothes that allow you to move freely!

Our teacher will assist you from A to Z. Let's dive into real Japanese cultural experiences with us.

Additional Info

Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Our instructor provides hands-on guidance to demonstrate the correct stance and bow hold. If you prefer a different style of instruction, please contact us in advance.

Please let us know if you have practiced archery before, so we can inform our teacher.

Due to limited space at our location, we kindly ask that only participants attend. Should there not be enough space the teacher may ask non-participants to wait outside.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

Class fees

All items for Kyudo

Transportation fees

What To Expect

You will experience Japanese archery called Kyudo with a professional teacher. Our teacher has practiced Kyudo for more than 50 years and has Kyudo Kyoshi (teacher) 6th grade. In this beginner-friendly experience, learn the practice of Kyudo. This includes learning about the proper form, as well as the tools and techniques used, through our instructor's hands on guidance. Embark on an unforgettable adventure with our expert instructor, who may not speak flawless English but more than makes up for it with his passion and dedication. We provide English materials about the art of Kyudo, ensuring a fun experience as you bond with our teacher through the universal language of gestures and shared enthusiasm for this unique Japanese tradition. Please ask our teacher if you have any questions or doubts. He is very friendly and good at teaching Kyudo! Please note that our instructor provides hands-on guidance to demonstrate the correct stance and bow hold. If you prefer a different style of instruction, please let us know in advance.

Options

1 hour

Reviews

4.84

188 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

171

Wonderful introduction to the traditional Japanese martial art of Kyudo.
J2068HApatriciak,
Nov 8, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Great experience overall. Wish we had more time to practice and absorb the technique. Encouraging, kind, and patient instructors.
Fun and traditional
Jessica K,
Sep 28, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We had a very enjoyable experience, and the instructors were very friendly. There was four of us in the group so we got plenty of goes using the bow. There's a lot of reading beforehand, which may not be best for non-english speakers so more demonstrations or visible examples would work better.
Highly recommend!!!! Very authentic and very cool experience practicing Kyudo in Kyoto
MichelleNgocBui,
Aug 23, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
I had an amazing time trying out Kyudo in Sensei's workshop, Sensei is so experience I really enjoy the whole class, Sensei also taught us how to shoot holding 2 arrows and it make me feel like Legolas, my girlfriend took so many photos for me it is such an amazing experience with a very cool memory of practicing Kyudo in Kyoto.
An amazing experience
W6762ZMjasonm,
Jul 26, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
This was a truly an amazing experience, we have been taught the right way of Kyudo, from the history of Kyudo, to the Spirtual aspect of it we have also been taught how to shoot, definitely will visit again on my next visit to Japan.
Memorable, meditarional, and alot of fun, with very friendly teacher and staff!
Hedda O,
Jul 25, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
A very lovely experience, that i highly recommend. We got introduced to what kyudo is about, and got a demonstration from the expert, before we got to try for our selves. Even though the instructor could not speak much english, he was very friendly and patient with us, and younger student translated and explained everything very well. So there was no communicarion issue. We got to try to shoot four times, as well as reading in a book about the different principles and steps of Kyudo, and what they mean. A more meditational experience than expected, with focus on posture and breathing. A very insightful and memorable experience, that i will cherish for a long time. Its also possible to buy the english translated book of teachings about Kyudo, if one want to pursue kyudo further. Thank you for having us!
Kyodo archery
suarts2023,
Jul 16, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Enjoyed myself very the Japanese instructor was excellent new the kyodo very well instructed us very excellent girl translation time went to quickly
Quick insight into Kyudo but don't expect anything else
South E,
Jul 12, 2025
- Review from Viator
2.00
I practice instinctive archery. To me it was an interesting experience to get an idea of the traditions of positioning in traditional kyudo. However, we had 1 hour to shoot 4 arrows with a protocol that didn't allow for anything else. Not even reading instructions. I don't regret it however. I just was hoping for something more explicit and exclusive. It felt a little like a chain of demonstration. Kyudo is an art that requires a lifetime to learn. But still I believe that this experience should be extended to 2 hours. With a time to shoot alone. I thank my teacher and assistant for their time.
This was a great...
Laurie C,
Jul 5, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
This was a great experience. The instructor was outstanding and the translator was fluent in English. Easy location. We highly recommend it.
Close, personal and insightful
Brodie C,
Jul 2, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
What a great insight and personal experience. Teaching the fundamentals of Kyudo from experts. This is a meditative experience that focuses on stances, breathing and perfecting form.
Kyudo or Archery
Delboy888,
Jun 4, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00
Kyudo is not Archery in essence. My friend prefers archery so it was ok for him. My only regret is not knowing sufficient Japanese to talk to the Sensei and to do it again to understand and practice the culture and technique of Kyudo - Loved the experience.